Valanciunas about his future: Firstly, I want to see who’ll coach Memphis

15/05/201921:48

The Lithuanian center: I don't want to be a tourist. I want to win

Jonas Valanciunas talks with Donathas Urbonas about his future, about Sarunas Jasikevicius and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jonas Valanciunas on Grizzlies negotiations with Sarunas Jasikevicius: „Memphis asked me about Saras: about his personality, my relationship with him. I think Saras is unique coach. Not every coach could handle Zalgiris like he did. I think he deserves NBA head coaching job.“

Valanciunas on Jasikevicius NBA head coaching job potential: “He would need to make adjustments, but everything is possible for him. He is still growing coaching and he knows how to adapt and what to change to become NBA head coach. I think there would be no problem with it.”

Valanciunas on his player option: “Firstly, I want to see who’ll coach Memphis. It will have a big impact on my decision, because I want to know, how we gonna look in 82 games. I don’t want to be a tourist. I want to win.”

Jonas Valanciunas added Mike Conley’s future with Grizzlies is also an important factor for his decision to continue or not with Memphis: “He is a high level player who knows how to run the team. I need him.”

Jonas Valanciunas on Toronto – Milwaukee series: “Two of the best play there – Kawhi and Giannis. It’s gonna be interesting series and I will probably get up early to watch the games. I predict game 7.”